King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
URN: 150320 • Birmingham B30 1DY
Overview
- Name
- King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
- URN
- 150320
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Clayton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01216280010
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Northfield Road, Birmingham B30 1DY
Summary
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is a secondary academy located in Birmingham, serving 815 students with a capacity of 800. The school prides itself on a rich history of over 100 years, blending traditional values with modern educational practices. As part of the King Edward VI Multi Academy Trust, it aims to enhance educational opportunities within Birmingham.
The school offers a supportive and vibrant community, where students are assigned to one of six houses—Austin, Chamberlin, Lloyd, Regis, Varley, and Tolkien—encouraging camaraderie and healthy competition through various house events. The ethos of the school emphasizes excellence, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development.
Parents are invited to explore the school during the annual Open Evening on 9th October 2025, which includes presentations from the Headteacher and tours led by current students. Additionally, open morning tours will be available from 14th to 16th October, providing a glimpse into daily school life. For more information, visit the school’s website at http://www.knbs.co.uk/.
The school offers a supportive and vibrant community, where students are assigned to one of six houses—Austin, Chamberlin, Lloyd, Regis, Varley, and Tolkien—encouraging camaraderie and healthy competition through various house events. The ethos of the school emphasizes excellence, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development.
Parents are invited to explore the school during the annual Open Evening on 9th October 2025, which includes presentations from the Headteacher and tours led by current students. Additionally, open morning tours will be available from 14th to 16th October, providing a glimpse into daily school life. For more information, visit the school’s website at http://www.knbs.co.uk/.
Useful links
- Extra Curricular Timetable (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Skip to content (other)
- 0121 628 0010 (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Parents (other)
- Resources (other)
- About Us (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
- Capacity
- 800
- Pupils
- 815
- Boys
- 815
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 29.10
- Open date
- 2024-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 815 | 815 | 0 | 800 | 29.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 812 | 812 | 0 | 800 | 28.50 |
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